BREATHE LA Protects the Breath of Life : promoting clean air and healthy lungs through research, education and technology.

Healthy Lungs

Welcome to the Healthy Lungs group, where we focus on the various ailments that can effect the lungs. BREATHE LA has a focus on Asthma and COPD. We provide programs, information and outreach and conduct research on Asthma and on COPD ( Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ). We were founded in 1903 to address then-epidemic Tuberculosis and we continue to support the Tuberculosis Coalition of Los Angeles. We'll keep you up to date on the latest news and research and let you know about advocacy opportunities. We also encourage you to share your thoughts and feelings related to living with lung disease or loosing a loved one to lung diseases including lung cancer.

Thu, Oct
27
2011

DECREASING DIESEL EMISSIONS: NEW TECHNOLOGIES, NEW POLICIES

BREATHE California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA), the 4th annual BREATHE LA Green Salon Series focuses on mobility: Moving Los Angeles County into a clean air future.  Expert panel discussion with robust Q & A to examine new technologies that reduce diesel emissions from construction equipment and vehicles.

Air Pollution - The Low Down on Ozone, Particulate Matter

Air Pollution - The Low Down on Ozone, Particulate Matter

New Initiative to Address Children's Respiratory Health at Port of Long Beach

New Initiative to Address Children's Respiratory Health at Port of Long Beach

Thanks to a grant just approved by the Harbor Commission of the Port of Long Beach, BREATHE LA will work with approximately 9,000 children to improve the identification, prevention and treatment of asthma, thereby reducing school absenteeism and emergency hospitalizations.   These funds were made available through the Port of Long Beach Mitigation Grant Program that seeks to address respiratory health challenges facing the surrounding community.

Donate Today for Tax Deduction

Donate Today for Tax Deduction

Today is the best day to make a donation to BREATHE LA

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality

Nice to stay indoors when it rains, but watch out for indoor pollutants that can irritate your lung health and exacerbate conditions such as asthma or COPD.

Breathe LA Joins in LA End To Oil Press Conference

Breathe LA Joins in LA End To Oil Press Conference

At City Hall, Neal Richman joined Mayor Villaraigosa, Councilmembers Jan Perry and BIll Rosendahl, filmmaker Josh Tickell and others for an important press conference.

Thu, Jul
22
2010
Green Salon - San Pedro Ports Harbor Tour

Green Salon - San Pedro Ports Harbor Tour

Join BREATHE LA for a special Green Salon on a free harbor tour of the Ports of LA and Long Beach, departing from the Ports O'Call Village in San Pedro. Hear from port experts about the latest policy updates and green technologies.  Registration now closed, please contact dmaxwell@breathela.org to get on the waiting list.

ADVOCACY UPDATE

ADVOCACY UPDATE

BREATHE LA is actively working to ensure the implementation of legislation that promotes emissions control and reduction. A major focus is currently underway to aid in the implementation of the AB 32 Global Warming Act and to address initiatives that would deter this implementation. BREATHE LA is also actively involved in the Los Angeles 30/10 Plan to expedite public transportation plans already approved for Los Angeles County.

November is World COPD AWARENESS Month

November is World COPD AWARENESS Month

BREATHE LA continues to provide the latest medical education about COPD treatment, research, best practices in management, and emerging medical issues.

Welcome to our growing COPD Network!
Our Network is designed to inform medical and allied health professionals about local and regional COPD trends and events, including innovative research funded by BREATHE LA or another institution when the material is most compelling.

See our ads: COPD Essentials for Health Professionals and Skinny Has Its Price: COPD.

 

Breathe California Los Angeles County BREATHE LA

Breathe California Los Angeles County BREATHE LA

BREATHE LA mission ~ promoting clean air and healthy lungs through research, education and technology with programs and services attuned to the specific challenges of one of the largest and most vibrant metropolitan areas in the world, Los Angeles County.

4-U-N-I Inspires Teens to Quit Smoking

4-U-N-I Inspires Teens to Quit Smoking

4-U-N-I Teens helping Teens Quit Smoking was founded by students and provides peer-to-peer suport and tools to quit smoking.

Current Research at Center for Healthy Lungs

Smoking Cessation Resources

Public Health Tips for Crown Fire and North LA County Residents

The Crown Fire in the Palmdale area and spreading in northern Los Angeles County continues to foul the air breathed by millions of South Californians and has produced a pungent white haze that spread through the Los Angeles Basin and east into San Bernardino County. No one is immune to the affects these fires have on our air quality and how the toxins can impact our daily lives. Click here for some important health tips.

Tuberculosis Test Sites in Los Angeles County

Locations where TB testing is offered free or at low cost.  For assistance with COPD management, please contact (323) 935-8050 x237.

Breath of Life Awards video - April 8, 2010

Click the link above to check out comments from award recipients and attendees from the 2010 Breath of Life Awards.  Congratulations to this years recipients:

* Breath of Life Award - Masa Tanaka, President of Union Bank
* Legislator of the Year Award - Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry
* Innovation Award - BMW Group
* Community Impact Award - Los Angeles Unified School District

 

Wed, May
19
2010
Green Salon - Neighborhood Council Environmental Initiatives

Green Salon - Neighborhood Council Environmental Initiatives

Join us on May 19 at 7:00pm at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) for a special Green Salon to showcase best environmental approaches practiced by neighborhood groups. Click here for a map of the location

Innovators and Inspirers Honored at 2010 Breath of Life Awards

Innovators and Inspirers Honored at 2010 Breath of Life Awards

BREATHE LA recently honored leaders in education, industry, finance and government at the 2010 Breath of Life Awards, held at the Petersen Automotive Museum on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Union Bank CEO Masa Tanaka, LA City Councilwoman Jan Perry, BMW Group and LAUSD were among the honorees.

Annual Report 2008-2009

Annual Report 2008-2009

Presenting highlights of the 2008-2009 fiscal year

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